TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE

With 6 inspections documented, TACO BELL AT WATERS AVE maintains a 3.8/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/6/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 10890054

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage rack next to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

2/18/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10733708

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink. Repeat Violation

12/3/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8739823

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles soiled with old soda residue in soda machine at self service station in dining room.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom. Provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

6/10/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8686251

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by walk-in cooler at back kitchen.

3/28/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8522125

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Above fryers under hood system.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands with soap for approximately 5 seconds then rinsed hands with water. Discussed proper handwash techniques with operator.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

10/10/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8361254

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some employees. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation